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A Bradenton lottery player won the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot on July 28.

A lucky lottery player in Bradenton won the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot during the July 28 drawing. The winning ticket, a Quick Pick, was sold at a Wawa located at 14510 State Road 70 East. The winning numbers were 34, 48, 49, 59, 70, and the Mega Ball was 12. Florida Lottery Secretary Reginald Dixon expressed excitement over the win, noting that the jackpot ranks among the largest in the game's history. The winner can choose between an $800 million annuity or an estimated $344.2 million cash option. While the winner has 180 days to claim the prize, those opting for the single-payment cash option must do so within 60 days. This win marks the largest Mega Millions jackpot won in Florida since the state's record-setting $1.602 billion win in August 2023. The game continues to support education funding across the state.

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